FMC Technologies Completes Acquisition of Schilling Robotics
Schilling is a leading producer of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), ROV manipulator systems, control systems and other high-technology equipment and services for oil and gas subsea exploration and production. The company has offices in Davis, California; Houston, Texas; and Aberdeen, Scotland.
(April 26, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
Musings on eCommerce, Automation and Societal Change
The long-term ramifications of the purchase are not clear, but in the end Amazon could become an architecture provider for ebusiness order fulfillment (own the architecture, win the war). It could also develop fulfillment and distribution centers that for all practical purposes contain no people. That’s more than a paradigm shift, it is a seismic change and one with profound implications for businesses and society.
(April 10, 2012)
In-depth Analysis
The Deal That Shocked Robotics
The Amazon/Kiva deal came as cannon shot across the bows of warehouses everywhere—and not just at pick & pack, goods-to-person order fulfillment shops. All warehousing, up and down supply chains everywhere, is now on notice that the robots are coming.
(March 24, 2012)
Amazon Acquires Robotic Inventory Technology
Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire —RBR50 member—privately-held Kiva Systems, Inc., a leading innovator of mobile-robotic warehouse automation systems technology.
(March 20, 2012)
Windfall for Human-robot Communication Systems
Google has acquired mobile app maker CleverSense. a learning AI with a natural language processing front-end - and the developer of the popular Alfred personal assistant app for an undisclosed amount. Fear that Apple’s Siri “could provide a new paradigm for searching the Web that circumvents Google’s search engine and ads” may be the reason.The first language processing front-end made available to developers by either Apple or Google will be a windfall for human-robot communication systems development.
(February 17, 2012)
HDT Global Acquires Kinea Design for HDT Robotics Division
Kinea team will add a new dimension to the HDT Robotics Division, including experience in rehabilitation robotics, robot assisted surgery, and industrial ergonomic assisted robots.
(December 23, 2011)
MULTIVAC acquires Trimaster Oy
Will enable the global packaging specialist to offer complete end-to-end packaging lines right through to final palletization.
(December 22, 2011)
Bluefin Robotics Acquires Hawkes Remotes
Bluefin expands into the ROV market with plans to offer the vehicles to the oil and gas industry.
(September 15, 2011)
Robotiq and Motoman Form Strategic Partnership
The companies will deliver dexterous robotic gripper tooling on robots that will increase application flexibility and reduce tooling costs.
(August 24, 2011)
Accuray to Acquire TomoTherapy for $277 Million
The robotic radiosurgery provider will team with TomoTherapy to offer advanced treatments for cancer and other diseases.
(March 11, 2011)
Cobham Acquires Bomb-Disposal Robot Maker for EUR 78 Million
Upon completion of the acquisition, Germany's Telerob GmbH will be integrated into the UK defense firm's Mission Equipment business unit.
(January 27, 2011)
ABB to Acquire Baldor Electric Company
The transaction would create a global leader in industrial motion.
(December 01, 2010)
Segway Performing a Balancing Act
Segway has staying power. It has survived overwhelming hype, a worldwide recession, and an acquisition buoyed by the robust technology.
(September 12, 2010)
FLIR Systems Announces Agreement to Acquire ICx Technologies
FLIR will commence a cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of ICx common stock for $7.55 per share in cash and will acquire any ICx shares not purchased in the tender offer in a second-step merger at the same price per share paid in the tender offer.
(August 23, 2010)
Cimcorp Acquires RMT Robotics
European automated material handling company acquires RMT Robotics, which will offer integrated robotic gantry systems for tire, warehouse and distribution markets.
(August 02, 2010)
